Sr. Business Analyst

Neos Consulting Group is seeking a Sr. Business Analyst for a contract role with their client in Austin, TX. The role involves advanced business analysis for technology projects, including implementing software applications and data migration, while ensuring quality deliverables and effective documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced (senior-level) business analysis work related to implementing complex, emerging technology hardware and software projects for the Mainframe Transformation Program at the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC)
• Use of multiple methods in gathering, developing, and documenting requirements
• Ability to reverse engineer the legacy system and document the requirements
• Review, assess and develop business processes
• Create or update design documentation
• Creation and validation of user acceptance testing
• Research and special project support provided to users
• Responsible for analysis and documentation in the implementation of multiple inter-related projects
• Implementation of software applications in Software as a Service (SaaS) or Commercial off the Shelf (COTS)
• Migration of data from the mainframe to the new systems
• Building a Data Warehouse
• Ensure that deliverables and materials are produced and maintained in accordance with established processes and procedures
• Ensure deliverables are of consistent quality
• Use accepted business analysis methodologies
• May assign and/or supervise the work of others
• Work under limited supervision

Requirements:

• 10+ years Business analysis experience on software development projects including: the preparation of project related documentation
• 10+ years Strong interpersonal, collaborative, analytical, written/verbal/presentation communication skills in English (specifically technical writing); and well versed with MS Office suite of products and prototyping/screen mock-up tools such as Visio, SnagIt, Adobe Illustrator, or Axure
• 10+ years Hands-on requirements elicitation; client management and technical documentation including traceability, use cases, prototyping, and data modeling
• 10+ years Facilitating interactive sessions with business and cross functional teams
• 10+ years Strong analysis experience and expertise in assessing Production Support issues to determine Root Cause and document items needed for data or system correction
• 10+ years Developing/maintaining an understanding of key business drivers/impacts, assisting clients with identifying and solving business
• 10+ years Develop/write design documents and diagram business processes
• 10+ years Facilitating analysis of business and functional requirements and design of technology specifications, working with business / functional personnel
• 10+ years Defining functional design and systems specifications; preparing/reviewing/delivering completed packages
• 10+ years Participating in and providing guidance to Business and Functional Units in developing and completing user acceptance testing, training, and implementation-related activities
• Working experience with Mainframe Environments, COBOL, SQL, Azure DevOps, Visio, Data Warehouse / Data Lake, SSIS, ETL, Snowflake
• Experience with RBDMS (Risk Based Data Management System) COTS product
• Experience with process improvement strategies and methodologies
• Proven ability to lead change and design more efficient processes
• Experience in Oil and Gas industry as well as general compliance and enforcement related projects as a Business Analyst
• Proven ability to work compatibly within multifaceted teams; resolve conflict; and deal with challenging situations
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration or related discipline or equivalent work experience
• CCBA/CBAP or similar certification